Five armed men stormed the home of Assistant Commissioner Babar Ali in Islamabad’s G‑13 sector, threatening his family at gunpoint.
The break‑in took place late on Thursday night inside the residential compound of the senior civil servant, located within the jurisdiction of Sumbal Police Station. According to witnesses, the intruders forced entry with firearms, ordered the family members to stay silent, and swiftly gathered jewellery, cash and electronic devices before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported, but the incident has left the commissioner’s household visibly shaken.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the alarm was raised and cordoned off the area to collect forensic evidence. A preliminary investigation has identified five unidentified suspects, but their identities and motives remain unknown. Detectives have launched a city‑wide manhunt, deploying patrols in surrounding neighborhoods and reviewing nearby CCTV footage to trace the perpetrators’ escape route.
The robbery has reignited long‑standing worries about the security of government officials in the capital. Islamabad, despite its reputation as a relatively safe metropolis, has witnessed a gradual uptick in armed robberies targeting high‑profile residences over the past year. The incident underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies to protect civil servants whose duties often place them in the public eye, especially in affluent sectors like G‑13 that are presumed to have heightened security.
Local officials have promised to bolster protective measures for officials and their families, including reviewing existing security protocols and possibly increasing police presence in vulnerable districts. The incident also comes at a time when the federal government is under pressure to address broader crime rates, prompting calls from opposition parties and civil‑society groups for a more comprehensive strategy to curb violent offenses.
As the investigation proceeds, the police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the armed men. The case remains open, and authorities have warned that any delay in identifying the culprits could further erode confidence in the safety of public servants residing in the nation’s capital.